Re: Escalate privileges possible on DC?

From: mike (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/06/04 

Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 11:56:05 -0700

I have heard roumor of a virus attack in the past that bumps up the user rights to admin rights
but it would have to be run from your network not out in the public sector

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